My Vicorian Jewels(Mini Fruitcakes)

* Exported from MasterCook *

MY VICORIAN JEWELS (MINI FRUITCAKES)

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Diced candied fruit
1/2 c Each Raisins, golden raisins
Currants
1/2 c Brandy - any flavor OR
1/2 c Apple juice
3/4 c Packed dark brown sugar
1/3 c Butter or margarine
1 Egg
1 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Each baking soda, salt,
Allspice and cinnamon
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1 c Chopped walnuts
Candied cherries & walnuts
For garnish
Melted apple jelly for glaze

Marinate fruits and raisins in brandy or juice
overnight. Cream sugar, butter and eggs. Sift dry
ingredients together; stir in. Mix in nuts and
marinated fruits. Spoon batter into 1 3/4-inch
mini-muffin tins lined with baking cups. Fill 3/4
full. Top each with a cherry or walnut garnish. Bake
at 300 degrees F. 30 minutes. Remove from tins; brush
tops with brany or juice while warm. Cool; store in
air tight container. Before serving, brush tops with
jelly.



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